Tax

ATO releases draft rulings on Payday Super

The Tax Office has published a suite of draft law companion rulings to help tax professionals and their clients...

20 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Super

Iran conflict ‘will have little impact’ on Australian super system, SMC says

Our national superannuation system is built to withstand short-term shocks, even as share markets experience...

11 March 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Tax

Superannuation tax changes finally pass both houses

Legislation to reduce the tax concessions available to individuals with large superannuation balances has now been...

11 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

'Clock is ticking' on Payday Super, ATO warns small businesses

Small businesses should start planning their cash flow and prepare for the closure of the Small Business Super...

10 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

SMC pushes to close ‘deeply troubling’ super loophole

The Super Members Council has welcomed the federal government’s consultation on reforms to prevent perpetrators of...

09 March 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Modelling highlights 'significant implementation risk' with stapled super...

A bill designed to streamline the choice of fund process for new employees could result in over 300,000 duplicate...

09 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Early prep on Payday Super the ‘best way to avoid penalties, payroll headaches’

HLB Mann Judd has urged businesses to review their processes now to ensure a smooth transition when the Payday Super...

04 March 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Super

Prospa flags Payday Super, cash flow as major SME challenges

Limited cash reserves, compliance changes and uncertainty about EOFY investment decisions are the key and immediate...

03 March 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

Most Aussies unaware of looming Payday Super changes, survey finds

A recent survey has indicated that 80 per cent of Australian employees were unaware of Payday Super reforms due to...

24 February 2026 • By Emma Partis

Super

Super balance not a priority for young Aussies, SMC reports

Despite the long-term benefits of well-managed super, many aren’t motivated or don’t know where to start.

23 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

Transitional Payday Super rules could cause SG problems for many employers

Jason Hurst, Accurium's technical superannuation adviser, outlines complex transitional rules related to Payday Super...

13 February 2026 • By Jason Hurst, Accurium

Regulation

Super trustees must act immediately to close ‘significant’ anti-scam gaps

ASIC has urged super trustees to immediately strengthen their anti-scam and fraud communications after the corporate...

06 February 2026 • By Emma Partis

Super

Payday Super first year ATO compliance activities locked in

The Tax Office has finalised details of its compliance approach for the first year under the new Payday Super regime.

05 February 2026 • By Judy White, BDO

Super

Public consultation begins on sexual assault compensation bill targeting...

The Superannuation and Victims of Crime legislation aims to remove barriers to victims of child sexual abuse receiving...

04 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Regulation

Get prepared for ‘once in a generation’ Payday Super changes: ATO

ATO deputy commissioner Emma Rosenzweig has encouraged employers to start getting their systems in place ahead of the...

03 February 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Government to address Payday Super snag that has tax agents worried

The government says it’s aware of a Payday Super implementation snag that could see workers inadvertently breaching...

30 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Super

Why women will benefit from Payday Super

The incoming Payday Super legislation is set to have a significant impact on the “super pay gap” experienced by women...

29 January 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Regulation

‘Greed, incompetence and arrogance’: Adviser jailed for stealing $1m in super

A former financial adviser has been sentenced to six years in prison for misappropriating over $1 million from...

27 January 2026 • By Emma Partis